Vice President, Financial Accounting, Reporting

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Canada.

📋 Description

• Oversee the daily operations of the accounting, external reporting, and internal control functions.

• Ensure that close processes are efficient and accurate, maintaining disciplined financial administration and effective supervision of core accounting operations and global compliance.

• Guarantee timely, precise, and decision-useful financial reporting.

• Manage obligations related to external reporting, including OSC and SEC filings and public disclosures.

• Ensure adherence to IFRS/US GAAP, internal policies, and requirements for public companies.

• Supervise audit preparedness and coordination of external audits.

• Assist with control certification, Canada NI 52-109 requirements, and U.S. Sarbanes-Oxley readiness.

• Maintain robust compliance processes across various jurisdictions.

• Collaborate with risk management and internal audit teams.

• Provide support to the CFO in matters related to the Audit Committee.

• Act as a senior operational counterpart on topics concerning financial governance, controls, and compliance.

• Ensure that accounting processes are scalable across different geographies, products, commercial models, and regulatory obligations.

• Develop high-performing teams and promote collaboration, operational excellence, and modern enterprise thinking.

• Serve as a trusted advisor to the CFO and Audit Committee on issues related to financial governance, controllership, regulatory preparedness, and enterprise risk management in relation to financial operations and reporting.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 15 years of progressive leadership experience in finance.

• Extensive experience with public-company reporting, external audits, internal controls, regulatory compliance, and support for Audit Committees.

• Experience with TSX is mandatory.

• Experience with NASDAQ and NYSE is highly preferred.

• Strong understanding of IFRS, US GAAP, SOX, and internal control frameworks is highly desired.

• Direct experience managing SOX/ICFR programs is highly desirable.

• In-depth knowledge of revenue recognition (IFRS 15/ASC 606) and operational finance best practices.

• Background in Big Four public accounting, particularly in public-company audits, SEC/OSC reporting, SOX/ICFR, or complex technology clients.

• An active CPA designation is required.

• Excellent presentation and communication skills at the senior management and board levels.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible vacation and Kinaxis Days (company-wide days off).

• Flexible work options available.

• Programs focused on physical and mental well-being.

• Regularly scheduled virtual fitness classes.

• Mentorship programs, training, and opportunities for career development.

• Recognition programs and referral rewards.

• Hackathons.

• Workplace accommodations available upon request for accessibility.

• Inclusive recruitment process.

• AI-assisted initial resume screening followed by human recruitment decisions.